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August 2011
Dear Richmond Heights Parent/Guardian,
I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to the 2011-2012 school year. My name is Mrs. Roberts, and I will be teaching your child reading and writing under the course title of Language Arts I. My undergraduate degree in education and my graduate degree in reading were awarded from Florida International University. My career in education began in the private sector at Holy Rosary School in 1992. In 1999, Miami-Dade County Schools hired me to teach at Charles Drew Middle School in Liberty City. I spent five rewarding years at Drew teaching language arts, seated on the Discipline Committee, seated on the Administrator Selection Committee, member of the Site Analysis Team, participating in The Mentoring Teacher Program, guiding children in the I Have a Dream program, serving as a sixth grade team leader, and holding the distinguished honor of being nominated four years in succession for Teacher of the Year. Furthermore, I have taught Adult Basic Education for five years at Ruben Dario. As I begin my twelfth year of teaching, I have the privilege of continuing my duties as the team leader of the Jaguars, I sit on the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council, and I'm the liaison between Richmond Heights Middle School and the South Florida Community Blood Center.
I recognize that each child is an individual with a different learning style. My mission is to work closely with my students and create a classroom atmosphere that fosters both academic and personal growth. To accomplish this goal, I implement a myriad of methods that complement the many different levels of knowledge that my students bring to the learning environment.
The rules of my classroom are based on the word RESPECT. Your child will show you a contract that must be signed by both the parent/guardian and the student and adhered to throughout the school year. In addition to the contract, please find a procedures and materials page. Finally, you have a home learning assignment to complete that is also located in the folder. Please complete this informative assignment so that I could learn about the wonderful attributes your child possesses. The aforementioned items are housed in a folder that I provided for your child to use to keep home learning assignments and/or correspondence organized. This will guarantee that the homework, projects, and communications will be easily found when I collect them. I encourage you to visit my website at http://new.schoolnotes.com for important information concerning class issues. You can also contact me at MRoberts6@dadeschools.net or by calling 305-238-2316. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any concerns and/or questions.
I would like to inform you of significant requirements that affect your child's academic success. Each student must have a three-ringed binder exclusively for language arts. The notebook must be divided into 6 sections: Daily Challenge, Word(s) of the Day, Journal, Notes & Activities, Home Learning, and Data. This essential organized tool will be checked four times during the year. All work must be headed correctly, labeled with the assignment name, and neat in appearance. Notebook checks generally occur at the time of progress reports. In addition, it is mandatory that each student has a reading book with him or her daily. The student may choose the genre of the book; the book must be a minimum of 100 pages (150 pages for advanced classes). The student will read a minimum of three books (graphic novels are NOT allowed) per grading period. Furthermore, the student must illustrate comprehension of the readings by completing teacher-issued book reports. All students will participate in the Reading Plus program by completing two sessions per week as mandatory home learning. The student will be responsible for completing one passage on FCAT Explorer once every two weeks; FCAT Explorer and Reading Plus can both be accessed from the computers at school, the public library, or a personal computer at home. Home learning is a crucial part of the student's grade and a tool for the educator to determine if the child understands the lesson. The student has home learning nightly. If (s)he misses three or more home learning assignments during one grading period, a detention will be issued. Students are expected to turn in projects on time. I hold firm to due dates in an effort to cultivate responsible citizens who will encounter the same expectation as they venture out into the real world. Your child has the ability to complete extra credit assignments to improve his or her learning and grades.
In closing, I am here to help your child to be the best that (s)he can be. I will stay after school to assist him or her with any challenges that arise. Your child has the right to speak to me privately about any concerns that (s)he may encounter. I look forward to working with you and your child.
Mrs. M. Roberts ******************************************************************************************************************************* Tools of the Trade.... TECHNOLOGY HOME LEARNING IS DUE WEEKLY. PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART BELOW. Required Technology Home Learning Language Arts I - Mrs. M. Roberts
2. Purchase language arts supplies. 3. Students must bring in their parent/guardian home learning assignment: "In a Million Words or Less...." 4. Students must have a reading book with them at all times (standard classes: minimum 100 pages, advanced classes: minimum 150 pages). ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ August 29th - September 2nd 1. All forms and contracts are now due (new arrivals, please bring your paperwork in as soon as possible). 2. Students MUST bring their materials daily; this includes a binder exclusively for language arts. 3. Reading Plus RPA is due on Friday, September 2nd. Students will have the opportunity to complete this placement appraisal in the computer lab. 4. Reading Plus sessions one and two are due Friday, September 9th. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ September 6th - September 9th 1. Reading Plus sessions one and two are due on Friday, September 9th. 2. Reading Plus sessions three and four are due on Friday, September 16th. 3. FCAT Explorer reading passage number one is due on September 16th. ALL STUDENTS MUST have a binder exclusively for langauge arts divided into the following sections: Daily Challenge, Word(s) of the Day, Journal, Notes and Activities, Home Learning, and Data. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ September 12th - September 16th 1. Reading Plus sessions three and four are due on Friday, September 16th. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #1 is due on Friday, September 16th. ALL STUDENTS MUST have a binder exclusively for language arts divided into the following sections: Daily Challenge, Word(s) of the Day, Journal, Notes and Activities, Home Learning, and Data. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ September 19th - September 23rd 1. Reading Plus sessions five and six are due on Friday, September 23rd. 2. FCAT Explorer passage #2 is due on Friday, September 30th. ALL STUDENTS MUST have a binder exclusively for language arts divided into the following sections: Daily Challenge, Word(s) of the Day, Journal, Notes and Activities, Home Learning, and Data. *************************************************************************** September 26th - September 30th 1. Reading Plus sessions seven and eight are due Friday, September 30th. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #2 is due on Friday, September 30th. 3. Binder and Reading Log Check is on Monday, October 3rd - Tuesday, October 4th. 4. Hispanic Heritage Projects: Monday, October 10th - Tuesday, October 11th. Candidate Selection and Poem Selection are due on October 3rd & October 4th. ******************************************************************************* October 3rd - October 7th 1. Reading Plus sessions nine and ten are due on 10/7. 2. FCAT Explorer passage #3 is due on 10/14/11. 3. Hispanic Heritage projects are due 10/10/11 (periods 4, 6, 2) 10/11/11 (periods 3, 5, 1) ********************************************************************************* October 10th - October 14th 1. Reading Plus sessions 11 and 12 are due on 10/14. 2. FCAT Explorer passage #3 is due on 10/14/11. 3. Word(s) of the Day Quiz--->10/12/11-10/13/11. 4. Hispanic Heritage Projects are due 10/10/11 (even classes) & 10/11/11 (odd classes). 5. Literacy Circle (BookIt!) 10/24/11-10/25/11--->Please bring your reading to discuss. ************************************************************************************* October 17th - October 20th 1. Reading Plus sessions 13 & 14 are due on October 21st. Sessions 15 & 16 are due on October 28th. 2. FCAT Explorer reading number four is due on October 28th. 3. Literacy Circle (BookIt!) 10/24/11 (even classes) and 10/25/11 (odd classes) YOU MUST HAVE YOUR READING BOOK WITH YOU ON THE DATE THAT WE MEET! 4. Create a sentence that demonstrates pronoun and antecedent agreement for a sweet treat! ************************************************************************************* October 24th-October 28th 1. Reading Plus sessions 15 & 16 are due on October 28th. 2. FCAT Explorer reading number four is due on October 28th. ************************************************************************ October 31st - November 4th 1. Reading Plus sessions 17 and 18 are due on November 4th. 2. FCAT Explorer reading number five is due on November 11th. 3. BookIt! is due November 28th-29th November 28th: 5,1,3 November 29th: 6,2,4 ************************************************************************ November 7th - November 11th 1. Reading Plus sessions 19 and 20 are due on November 11th. Take your time, focus, use the reread button and SOAR! 2. FCAT Explorer reading number five is due on November 11th. 3. BookIt! is due November 28th-29th November 28th: 5,1,3 November 29th: 6,2,4 **************************************************************************************** November 14th - November 18th 1. Reading Plus sessions 21 and 22 are due on November 18th. Take your time, focus, complete the sessions in an area of minimum distractions, use the REREAD button and SOAR! 2. FCAT Explorer reading number six is due on November 25th. 3. BookIt! is due on November 28th: 5,1,3 and November 29th: 6,2,4 ********************************************************************* November 21-23 1. Reading Plus sessions 23 and 24 are due November 25, 2011 2. FCAT Explorer reading number seven is due on December 9, 2011 3. BookIt! is due on November 28th: 5,1,3 and November 29th: 6,2,4 ************************************************************************ November 28th - December 2nd 1. Reading Plus: This week will be used to catch up on sessions that you are missing. 2. FCAT Explorer reading number seven is due on December 9th, 2011. 3. Notebook and Reading Log check will be conducted next week. 4. BookIt! is due on December 12 - December 13. Advanced Classes: Triorama with WIN strategy Standard Classes: StoryBoard 5. Youth Fair Entries are due on December 12 - December 13. ENTRIES MUST BE TYPED! *********************************************************************** December 5th - December 9th 1. Reading Plus Sessions 25 & 26 are due on December 9th. 2. FCAT Explorer reading number seven is due on December 9th. 3. Notebook Check and Reading Log Check will be conducted this week. 4. Triorama and Story Boards are due on December 12th (odd classes) and December 13th (even classes). 5. Youth Fair entries are due on December 12th (odd classes) and December 13th (even classes). **************************************************************************************** December 12 - December 16 1. Reading Plus sessions 27 and 28 are due on December 16, 2011. 2. FCAT Explorer reading eight is due on January 6, 2012. 3. Begin your reading for your January BookIt! Standard classes: 100+ pages, Advanced classes: 150+ pages. 4. Please use your holiday recess as an opportunity to make up missing sessions for Reading Plus and FCAT Explorer. The students who complete the most sessions (just during the recess, not overall) will receive a prize!
Warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2012! Mrs. M. Roberts ***************************** January 3rd - January 6th 1. Reading Plus sessions 29-30 are due on 1/6/2012. Sessions 31-32 are due on 1/13/2012. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #8 is due on 1/6/2012. Reading #9 is due on 1/20/2012. 3. Word(s) of the Day Assessment will be given on 1/5 (even classes) and 1/6 (odd classes). 4. BookIt! is due on 1/24/2012 (odd classes) and 1/25/2012 (even classes). We will conduct a literary circle. Use the strategy of WIN to determine the main idea of your reading and use your QTC card to construct three questions (one must be from your area needed for improvement) with responses. **************************************************** January 9th - January 13th 1. Reading Plus Sessions 31-32 are due 1/13/2012 Sessions 33-34 are due 1/20/2012. 2. FCAT Explorer is due 1/20/2012 3. BOOKIT! is due on 1/24/2012 (odd classes) and 1/25/12 even classes *Two grades will be issued for this assignment. ************************************************************ January 17th - January 20th 1. Reading Plus sessions 33-34 are due on January 20, 2012. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #9 is due on 1/20/2012. 3. BookIt! is due on 1/24/12 (odd classes) and 1/25/12 (even classes). **This assignment is worth two grades! ********************************************************** January 24th - January 27th 1. Reading Plus sessions 33-34 are due on January 27th (an extension has been given due to the closing of the gradebook). 2. FCAT Explorer reading #10 is due on February 3rd. 3. BookIt! is due on January 24th-25th. 4. Black History projects will be issued Wednesday-Friday. These projects are due on February 27th-28th. THE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DUE DATES NOTED ABOVE. Standard classes: "Reinventing the Invention"-Prototype & Essay Advanced classes: African-American Hero Cards ********************************************************* January 17th - January 20th 1. Reading Plus sessions 33-34 are due on January 20, 2012. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #9 is due on 1/20/2012. 3. BookIt! is due on 1/24/12 (odd classes) and 1/25/12 (even ********************************************************** classes). **This assignment is worth two grades! January 24th - January 27th1. Reading Plus sessions 33-34 are due on January 27th (an extension has been given due to the closing of the gradebook). 2. FCAT Explorer reading #10 is due on February 3rd. 3. BookIt! is due on January 24th-25th. 4. Black History projects will be issued Wednesday-Friday. These projects are due on February 27th-28th. THE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DUE DATES NOTED ABOVE. Standard classes: "Reinventing the Invention"-Prototype & Essay Advanced classes: African-American Hero Cards ********************************************************* January 30th - February 3rd 1. Reading Plus sessions 35-36 are due on 2/3/2012. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #10 is due on 2/3/2012; reading #11 is due on 2/17/2012. 3. Black History projects are due on February 27th-28th. PROJECTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE DUE DATES! Please see me if you need any assistance in completing your multi-grade project. ***************************************************** February 6th - 10th 1. Reading Plus Sessions 37-38 are due 2/10/12. 2. FCAT Explorer reading #11 is due 2/17/12. 3. Black History Projects are due on February 27th (odd classes) and February 28th (even classes). Standard: Reinventing the Invention Advanced: Hero Cards (minimum eight) Please see me if you need any assistance completing your multi-grade projects. ******************************************************
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